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Will i get my period after taking vdm kit?
hello doctor ,i m 24 yrs old.in this month my periods is 10 days delay.and also suffer from white discharge.doctor prescribed me VDM-KIT.m2 tone,or also suggest for thiroid testing..my question is that after taking the vdm kit my periods is start or not??my height is 5.6ft an... | Hi Madhumati, Welcome to HCM. VDM kit is for the treatment of white discharge not for your periods. M 2TONE will help you for regularising your periods.Wiat for sometime still if you dont get your periods then you need to check your hormone levels and if required probably a scan. Wish you good health. | |
Q. Why is my platelet count high and Hb percentage low?
Hello doctor, My platelet count is higher 5,01,000 and my Hb is 9.2 gm %. I am very sick. What is the reason and is there any big problem in future? My age is 33 years and I am a female. | Hello. It does not appear to be a matter of worry. You may have symptoms like easy fatigue, shortness of breath and palpitations, due to low hemoglobin. Do you have any symptoms other than what I mentioned above? Do you have a fever, weight loss, etc? Likely cause for the changes in blood parameters is iron deficiency.... | |
Q. Why are there abdominal pain with loose motion and fever?
Hello doctor, There is abdomen pain since three days. Pain is not continous but really painful. Little loose motion, light headache when gets out of bed, little fever on day 1 and 2. | Hi. Such pain in abdomen with stool discomfort can happen as a result of stomach infection. Important here is clinical examination to know the site of the pain. So it is advisable to see your doctor. If he would feel suspicious, he would send you for an ultrasound abdomen. If all normal, you would be treated with antib... | |
Can allergies causing shoulder and ear lumps with itching, sneezing be treated?
umm hi. i was born without allergies but they can develope over time, right? this morning i woke up with little red(kind of itchy) bumps all over both shoulders and behind my ears. i thought poison ivy at first but i do not remember com... | I thinf you are sufferring from urticaria( wheal) which is localised in nature around shoulder and ear.Urticaria and sneezing frequently suggest some allergens come in inhelation.Take Levocetrizine +montelucast. | |
Suggest treatment for leg and ankle pain
within 3 weeks, I drove long distances 4 times. Now, when I drive after 20 minutes or so I have pain on both sides of the front of my right leg just above my ankle and the back of my knee also hurts. I have been elevating and icing once a day and taking naproxen sodium for 3 da... | It is pain continued due to excessive strain.do not take too many pain killers. Go for light walking, calf muscle exercises, crepe bandage application during day time | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
What could cause inflammation of Meatus, have recently had unprotected oral intercourse?
Hi,I just recently noticed this morning that my meatus is a little inflamed. I went to a local urologist and he prescribed antibiotic ointment as a precaution and I requested (he did not require) a urine test as I had received unp... | HelloThanks for query .You have noticed your external urinary meatus to be inflamed after having a oral sex .The oral cavity of human being is habitat for many bacterial flora hence it is very common to get infection of genitals after receiving oral sex .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along wi... | |
Suggest remedy for ring worm like infection is legs
My both hands n legs affected red coloured allergy..I think it is ring worms..I dont know what it is...One nurse told me to apply panderm.Is it good for ring worm? I am a diabetic patient.I used Daktrine..then its going to brown.Now I applied panderm.But I feel itchi... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Ringworm infection usually presents with flat, scaly lesions which are ring shaped because there is central healing or clearing with fungi present in the edges of the lesions. You being diabetic are prone to fungal infection but that can be confirmed by doing fungal culture from skin sample taken from... | |
What causes weakness after having treatment from breast cancer?
My mother had a breast cancer on left side. total breast have been removed by operation. and chemotherphy aslo been given. now my mother is very weak and cannot able to have any food and she is very weak not able to walk more than 20 meters. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.She has history of breast cancer and it was treated by surgery and chemotherapy. Her weakness may be due to anemia or hypoglycemia or thyroid disease or some other problem. She should go for complete blood count, blood sugar test, thyroid function... | |
Suggest remedy for severe pain caused by an abdominal tear
I was told I had an abdominal tear after playing football 10 days ago. I'm still in severe pain, can't eat or drink, can't sleep & im taking pain pills that aren't effective. My stomach appears to be swollen and its darken on my right side. What could be wr... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). It may be a hematoma. I will suggest you to visit a doctor who will examine you and may advise tests like Ultrasound abdomen.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer tha... | |
What causes numbness in arm?
I am a 47yeae old mom of four children. My whole right arm gets num evey single night for thd past month. I workout every day and i eat somewhat healthy. Im 138lbs and try not to eat junkfood. I hope you can help me because ita going to the point were i am up to 4 hours. Please help | hi,thanks for providing a brief history of you.since you mentioned your right arm pains a lot. the nature of the pain. is to be accounted here. if it is a radiating pain in the arm than it could be a spasm of the muscles of the neck.you need to first relax the neck muscles and then do some static neck exercises. I hope... | |
Suggest treatment for thyrotoxic heart with atrial fibrillation
good morning doctor. im roel cabang, 40 yrs old and was diagnosed to have a thyrotoxic heart and has atrial fibrillation. im a seaman by profession and whenever i undergo medical exam, im labelled unfit to work. what will i do totally eliminate this disea... | Hi,This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Atrial Fibrillation is a condition in which heart rate is irregular. This is a serious condition in which their is also a risk of clot formation in heart which can travel to any part of body which can cause stroke or loss of vision.One very important cause of it is Thyrotoxicosis whic... | |
9 yr old, pale has dark circles under eyes, nauseous, constipated, has body pain. Anemic or celiac disease ?
My nine year old son is always pale has dark circles under his eyes complains that he feels nasues alot especially after eating breakfast he says his head hurts alot and body aches alot almost everyday his spin... | hiThanks for your queryi can feel your concernsif he is pale with frequent pain and gastointestinal upsets then coeliac could be a possibility. u can rule out by doing certain tests and biopsy after consulting your doctor.is he having diarrohea ?i advise you to check his haemoglobin level and if found low,then give him... | |
How can ICD implant affect the size of the arm?
hi, i had an icd implanted 2 years ago in my left arm area. I am exercising daily for 1.5 year in the gym and i noticed that my left arm is almost half the size of the right one. And while the right one gets bigger by the time the left seems to be the same size as before... | usually a icd implant would NOT affect the size of the arm. i would suggest you have it check, its better if a surgeon would do a complete physical exam on you to assess you better. but for here, my answer stays. | |
How to loosen a tight vagina so that I can conceive naturally?
hello doctor!! i really need your help.i really wanna get pregnant these days but the problem is i m still a virgin and my virgina is too tight.my husband couldnt even get through it.i really appreciate if you can give me some advice to solve my problem.th... | Hello,Thanks for letting us know your health concern. In the current scenario, the cause of the vagismus should be detect es. If it is any anatomical defect like a septum or a thick hymen, surgical correction is possible. For neuro-psychiatric causes, medication, counseling and relaxation procedures are helpful. Please... | |
Q. Why do I get bleeding from the nose frequently?
Hello doctor, I frequently get bleeding from the nose, but it does not create pain. But some times it flows from my nose automatically. What could it be? | Hello. Do you have any medical problems that we should know about? How old are you? Are you exposed to any environmental stimulants (irritating chemicals, etc.)? Most often, a bloody nose is not concerning, but it should be evaluated if it is happening regularly. How much blood is coming out? A teaspoon? Is it always o... | |
Do spinal injections provide permanent relief from back pain?
I have been suffering from two slipped discs in L4 and L-5 and L-5 S1 since January. Iam under the treatment of an Ortho Surgeon and taking regular Physiotherapy and traction at home. Now after observing my condition my Doctor has now advised me to take 2 ... | Dear patient Epidural injection is go given in epidural space and contains steroid kenocort which reduces inflammation and swelling around nerves. Since you have got disc prolapse at two levels and not relieves with medication and physiotherapy it might be helpful. But what are the canal diameter at disc levels t... | |
How to treat painful back and limbs caused by spinal disc issues?
For about 6 years now I have had back pain. Mostly lower at first. The last 5 years I have had muscle spasms. More annoying some painful. Also in the past 5 years both calves have had constant pain. It started as just at night but gradually it s to the ... | hellostart exercising your core muscles....this would put the load off the spinerefer a physiotherapist and continue the exercises regularly | |
How can severe pain be managed?
I am in to much pain need a specialist to go over what I am on. I can not live in this pain. some thing is wrong. I get worse every day and run out of meds and never abused them. I am on Fentanyl 100 patch every other day. And I am in so much pain my blood pressure is high and my body h... | Hello, Consult a physician and get evaluated. You can consider higher end analgesics like Hydrocodone or Oxycodone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
How long can typhoid virus exist in the body?
I had been diagonised with Typhoid and dengue 1 month back. I got admitted in hospital and was given 6 bottles of IV fluids and got dischared in 2 days. My platelet count was within limits - 1.5 Lakhs. Later doctor advised me to take 6-8 litres of water a day and asked me ... | Hello,Typhoid is a bacterial infection and becomes all right in 10-14 days of proper antibiotic course.Weakness is expected after getting sick from dengue and typhoid infection.Nothing to worry as weakness wold go away gradually.Keep taking vitamins,eat healthy and drink plenty of water.Thanks | |
Can i take 'olmesartan' for controlling blood pressure?
i wasPrescribed in India for taking Concor 5 mg daily morning for my BP forthe last 8 months. BP is under control but for the last one month my Bp is 130-140/95-110.I am in gulf now and the Dr here now prescribe Olmesartan 40 Mg. Is this better.I am 40 year old ... | Hi there.. Olmesartan is a very good drug for bp control.. Better than concor i would say.. So yes i suggest u might go for it.. | |
Have bruise on the thighs. Positive ANA. Have muscle pain, fatigue, blood in urine. Positive for MTHFR. Bruise impact of MTHFR?
I have noticed unexplained bruising on my thighs (currently a total of 5 bruises). I have tested with a positive ANA (low positive) and have suffered from muscle pain and fatigue for the past... | hello.thanks for using healthcaremagic.auto immune condition can cause bruising by platelet destruction. but since you had one episode of blood in urine,i will recommend you to consult hematologist.. he may advice you to go for complete coagulation assay..since you are positive for MTHFR you should take active form of ... | |
What causes panic attacks with twitching & muscle spams suggest?
Hello, I recently have been having panic attacks about 2 month ago. I have has an EKG, blood work, Echto Cardiogram, eveything checked out normally. I have not gotten over the anxiety attacks, however I still get twitching and spams in muscles where it s... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No this is not normal. In my opinion, you should get done serum calcium level because hypocalcemia can also cause similar kind of muscle twitches. If calcium level is low then you will need supplements. Proper management of stress and anxiety... | |
What are the side effects of inhaler in children?
Hello Dr.,my son is 3 year old and last 3 months whenever he have cold and cough he is having weasing problem and the doctor advice to use duolin inhaler everyday.I want to know my son is only 3 year old and continuosly using this inhaler will create any problems for m... | Hi Welcome to the HCMI understand your concerns. You child seems to be suffering from recurrent pulmonary wheeze. It occurs commonly due to hypersensitivity and hyper responsiveness of airways to certain allergens in the surroundings. You may try following measures to help him:1. Identify and avoid any allergens in the... | |
What causes a lump and pain in the perineum?
I am going in for a hip arthroscopy in about 5 days, for FAI in my left hip. I have been experiencing a lot of groin pain, from burning/tingling in my penis/scrotum, to pain in my perineum. i feel a lump in my perineum when I sit in a chair, and more pain in general. The pa... | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of pain with perineal lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. skin or hair follicle infection due to some friction injury or some infected sinus2. The second possibility is of ... | |
Can a throat, ear and eye infection with fever and red spots be symptom of chickenpox?
hi my grandson has had a throat infection a week ago an last Monday developed an ear and eye infection,seems like a conjunctivitis.This morning he has some small red spots on his face and two tiny watery ones in his ear.yesterday he... | Thank you for your queryYes it could be chicken pox.Chicken pox is a viral (varicella Zoster) disease characterized by flu-like symptoms progressing to development of small itchy, fluid filled vesicles with a reddish base (that start on the face or chest and can be present anywhere on the body including the eye, ear mo... | |
Suggest remedy for getting pregnant
I have polycyst ovary syndrome proble, doctor suggested me Glycipaage and fertyl tablet. Also i was asked to take scan from 12th day, my weight is 60 kg, my scan reports says, multiple small follicles and cyst size 31*42 mm size, i want to know what are the procedure to get of this ... | HiGREETINGS Polycystic ovarian deseaze will need regular follow up with follicular study after 2nd day of your periods .Once the follicle reach 18mm will either need injection for ovulation and timed intercourse or Intra uterine insemination if semen parameters and not adequate.Duscuss with your infertility specialist.... | |
I got positive for HBsAg but negative PCR. Do i have hepatitis B ?
hi when i went to donate blood one year ago, on screening found that HBsAg was positive.then i did PCR on doctor advice which was negetive. tody i did HBsAg test which is again positive?so what is ur openion | Welcome to HCM Good Day If HBsAg is positive it means you are infected with Hepatitis B. Get other values checked like Anti-HBsAg, HBeAg, Anti-HBcAg which will tell if you are contagious. Also get your Liver tests done. You need to know if you are a chronic sufferer from Hepatitis B or an acute infection and you can ge... | |
How can liver disease and renal failure be treated?
My Sister was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease & renal Failure 1 month ago she has spent the majority of her time in ICU & recently released to my parents home assigned with a hospiatl appointed case manager after they stabilized her and her kidneys showed signs... | 1) your sister is suffering from stage-4 liver failure due to cirrhosis associated with impairment in renal function2) episode of blood containing vomitting is also due to liver failure3) she need care-taker at home as such episodes are difficult to manage without presence of proper perssonel. in addition, there might ... | |
What causes left kidney pain and frequent urination?
I do not have kidney stones yet I have severe pain my left side and so far a ct scan and ultrasound haven't shown much that would be causing my problems. I have nausea quite often and often times will throw up or have loose bowel movements. I also have to pee every ... | hiif you have gone through CT scan and ultrasound and they were unable to pick anything then in my opinion the cause of your symptoms is urinary tract infection, i would suggest you to get your urine complete examination done and if it shows significant pus cells then get your urine culture and sensitivity done and sta... | |
Does vitamin B deficiency cause swelling in the tongue?
I think my tongue is swollen and I accidently bite it. This happens once in awhile. I thought it might be some Vit. B deficiency? I remember an old book by Adele Davis mentioning the tongue.I also have gum pockets and often when I go they put arrestin in those.Th... | Hello, Well, occasional swelling of tongue is commonly due to allergic reaction that can be at times due to allergy to any unknown foods or medicines or at times certain environmental allergens can be a cause. Less likely to be Vitamin B deficiency as in that case there can be consistent swelling along with other sympt... | |
Suggest treatment for recurrent vomiting and loss of appetite
Hi, my five year old vomited yesterday evening but was fine after, however has eaten very little since as she has no appetite but went to school today and was in good form until 11.30pm tonight when she just woke up and vomited again? She was very hot when ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. When a child's stomach is upset, they usually vomit and have no or a poor appetite with or without a fever. If it is a mild illness, it usually lasts about 2-4 days. The first thing to do is to see that vomiting has stopped.... | |
Any medicines(herbal or alopathy) to shrink the hemangioma ?
I am 30 year old female. married 2 years ago. planning for child. went for master health checkup. to my distress heard from my doctor that i have liver hemangioma which is 4.8 X 5 cms on the segment 7 of my liver. I didnt have any symptoms except back pain(t... | generally liver hemangioma are without any sign and symptoms,Having a liver hemangioma doesn't mean you can't become pregnant.Women who have been diagnosed with liver hemangioma face a risk of complications if they become pregnant. The female hormone estrogen, which increases during pregnancy, is believed to cause som... | |
How can i get rid of large swollen lump on my vagina?
I have a hard bump to the left of my clitoris... Like the size of a pea,... No std s, i am very clean... I went to the gym for an hour and a half and was sweating really bad… Could that have caused it? I am 34 and this has never happened before.. I just talk to my ... | Hi,This is likely to be a Bartholin's cyst. This is a cyst that commonly occurs in this area and is not serious. I suggest you see your doctor as you may need antibiotics as it may be infected. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
What causes chest pain, tingling fingers and painful armpits?
I have chespain last night that went away this morning buut just thus time while ironing it started again.my left fingers feels tingly. When i do breath it hurts... And when i press on chestmuscles including muscles next to armpit hurts too. What could thi... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the chest pain and of left side then better to evaluate the cardiac tests that includes EKG, stress cardiograph, although here the given history may not be suggestive of cardiac disease but it seems to be muscular pain, you can try analgesic medicine like A... | |
Pain around front and back into groin, having kidney stone. Passed kidney stone years ago. Will apple cider and olive oil mix help?
hello. my husband has passed a kidney stone several yrs ago. He had symptoms again several months ago. Tonight he again is experiencing bad pain. Its in his back & around front & down int... | HIThanks for the query.The description of the pain is consistent with colic due to stones.He should drink plenty of fluids and take some simple antispasmodics and analgesics.If there is no relief of symptoms he should see a physician and get an ultrasound and urine exam.Hope this helpsGood luck | |
What causes right side pain under the rib cage along with fever?
my daughter alo of pain on her right side last pm, under her rib cage, with a high fever of 102 not as low as her appendix, but around 3 or 4 inches away.. now it hurts, bit not as intense.. your opinion.. also she hit a tree while skiing yesterday, but... | Hello....it seems she has a problem in her LIVER....kindly get these tests immedietly n send me the reports - (a) LFT's (b) PBF FOR MALARIA PARASITE (c) COMPLETE HEMOGRAM (d) ULTRASOUND OF ABDOMAN....regards...dr rahul | |
Could fever, chills, headache and burning stomach be due to flu?
I have had fever, chills, slight headache, stiffness, and a burning stomach for 4 days now and it's not really getting much better. I also have peripheral neuropathy and it has caused my nerves to flare up with burning pins/needles sensations off and on.... | Hello, I read your question carefully and i can understand your concern very well. If i were your treating physician, i would suspect viral infection and i would recommend you to go for few work ups like blood CBC, PS for MP, RBS, creatinine and SGPT. I would have advised you to take antibiotics (like c... | |
What medicine should be taken for semen liquefaction time being more than reference value?
Hello Dr, My problem is semen liquefaction time, it is more thanthan the reference value. And I planing to go vacation after one month, so please advice me to use what kind of medicine that solve this problem. Than... | Hi usually semen liquafaction time can be increased by evion lc tablet and taking balanced dite.actually there is no need for san liquafaction hass it is nill significant.we can also try vitamin c and neurokind plus tablets which also increases the liqufaction timed.many ortodox medicines are prescribed | |
Suggest medication for joint pain
Hello doctor,My mother is suffering from chikungunya from 2 months.now she is ok with the tempareture.but, suddenly she is suffering from joint pains.we enquired all the docters for that one. but no use.dolo650 is ok for that one. can you please suggest any medicine for that pains.... | Hi,Due to chikungunia your mother's having joint pain It will take some time for the joint pain to subside If she is not having fever, general weakness then she can start with yoga and walking. Physiotherapy treatment will help her to maintain joint ranges and reduce pain. If she would had been my patient I would have ... | |
Suggest medication to recover from bechet's disease
hi, can someone with auto immune disorder such as bechet's disease take this product and recover? age 37, 154cm height, weight about 46kg female. suffered from bechet's disease with eyes blurness, dark and inflammation, limbs pain and red lumps, ulcers, acne, back pa... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have autoimmune disease. So immunosuppressive drugs like steroids will help you to get rid of you symptoms. so consult your physician and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be hap... | |
Is there any danger to take oratane during pregnancy?
Hi my wife concieved while on a priscribed medication called oratane. we did not knw that she did fall pregnant at that time she is now three plus weeks preg and has been off her medication for the past week or so. she has been on a 7th month course and my biggest ... | Hi,Oratane contains Isotretinoin which is derivative from Vitamin A. This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy. Women who are taking the drug are usually advised to get pregnant 6 months after stopping the drug. Since you are pregnant,I would suggest you to take an anomaly scan in order to rule any fetal defects.Take c... | |
Suggest treatment for a sore leg
my three year old has had a sore leg for 2 days now...she has been limping and it seems to be her knee that is the problem. She can bend it, it is not swollen or bruised and she isn t in any sort of pain to make her cry, she just limps and seems to have trouble putting weight on that l... | Hi. limping at this age definitely needs evaluation as a child of 2 years can't explain her pain or weakness. There can be multiple reasons for limping in a 2 years old child starting from local injury to rhumatological disorders to joint infections to neurological problems also. So I think it will be a wise decision t... | |
Does missing one dose of meds really have an impact?
I have Afib. I take digoxin and diliiaz 180. I had a bout of kidney stones which raised my creatinin level to 6.5. They cut my digoxin dose to 125 from 250. I also have type 2 diabetes so they cut out my metformin and cut my glipizide form 10 to 5. My numbers are 13... | Hi, No, there is no need to concern. As long as you return back to take your medication again, as soon as you finish your dental work. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Both wisdom tooth removed. Are there any side effects of removing so many teeth?
Hi Doctor(s). I m Eric and I m 24 years old. I had my right wisdom tooth removed as it was growing horizontally at 90 degree. my left wisdom is also to be removed as it is also growing at 45 degree. as of now i dont feel any pain as such.... | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Wisdom tooth removal is often associated with side effects like post operative pain, swelling, nausea, dizziness you dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after sometimes.You follow the post operative instructions given to you properly.Take lukewarm saline ad antiseptic mouth... | |
What could be the reasons for constant chest pain, numbness and tingling in body parts, lightheadedness and difficulty in swallowing?
Constant chest pain that occasionally gets worse for a few seconds or minutes, labored breathing, numbness and tingling in left shoulder, lips and tongue, lightheaded, near fainting, di... | Hello,In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases first. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both of these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases.Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So, avoid stress and tension, be calm and relax. Consult a psychiatrist and ge... | |
What causes thigh and foot lumps with itching?
My son had itchy welts on one of his outer thighs and they went away. He also got them on the other thigh on a different day. He also said he had a wierd sensation on both of his hands. He then said that he had a lump on the bottom of his foot that he could not walk on it... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Causes-In my opinion your lump onthe foot /hands / thigh are due to Acute on Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, and needs ER Dermatologist consultation and treatment.Many cause for CIU needs to be ruled out and treated accord... | |
What causes difficulty in bending and straightening of knees?
Hi im a 15 year pld male, and i play soccer on a high level. Lately my knee has locked up for about an hour and i cant bend or straighten out my leg during that period. I have no pain or swelling after. What could it be?? Also i still play just with a knee ... | Hello, Your MRI done because it seems to be a ligament injury and if it is then you need a proper treatment. it seems that your meniscus is torn. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver | |
Taking Primolut to control bleeding, on Implanon. Had unprotected sex. Chance of pregnancy?
i have recently been taking primolut to control bleeding whilst on implanon .. i finished taking primolut 3 days ago and have started bleeding again..... my question is regarding having sex ;.. which i did sat n sunday with out... | hi welcome to hcm.see if u got bleeding then very less chance to be pregnant if u do intercourse during ur ovulatory periods and feel spotting then may be chance to be pregnant. thanks dr.dhara dhara.shah84@yahoo.in | |
My colleagues is being diagnosed with superficial squamous cell carcinoma in tongue. what he should do now ?
Hello !! One of my colleagues is being diagnosed with Superficial Squamous Cell Carcinoma in tongue. The depth of invasion is 2mm. Report also says no lymphovascular invasion found. The surgical margin of excis... | Hello. . If there is no lymphovascular invasion and surgical margins are free it means complete removal of tumor has been done.Most likely not much treatment is needed now but it is best to take an opinion from a radiotherapist as some radiotherapy might be needed. Dr. Rakhi Tayal | |
What causes bump inside butt cheek?
I have a big hard bump on the inside of my left butt cheek. To be honest i noticed it the night after i slept in a tight thong. I m curious as to what it is and what i can possibly do to make it go away. It hurts when i sit when i cough and to wipe when i use the bathroom please hel... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some piles or abscess. You should go for examination. Take bland diet. Avoid spicy food. Avoid constipation. Drinkpplenty of water. If needed go for surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answer... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes sharp pain in the left side of belly?
stomach pain Got home from work and started noticing a sharp pain on left side of belly just under rib andacross from belly button area. Laid down and started feeling the pain on both sides and goes and comes. When I cough it feels really tight under belly button and r... | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.It can either be gastritis or a ureteric colic. Get a ultrasound of your abdomen to rule of stones. Also if you are having burning sensation during urination or blood in urine then chances of stone are more.If no stoned is seen in usg then take some antacid like omeprazole or pantaprazole f... | |
What causes gastritis and shoulder pain while taking Lisinopril?
i am having pain in my right upper arm in between the shoulder and elbow. I am also having a lot of gas. I am female 59 years old, 5 11 , weight 240. I take heart medicine which is also with a diaretic it is lisoinopril/hctz20-12.5 and i take metoprolol ... | Hello, Shoulder pain is not related to Lisinopril and it may be due to something else. Gastritis may be due to intake of multiple drugs and can be easily manauny taking antacids like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole along with the meds. You can take analgesics like Tramdol for pain relief and if shoulder pain persists, bette... | |
Suggest chances of survival with stomach cancer
My Mum has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. She is 85 and it seems like it has not spread anywhere else. The doctors have told us that the treatment would be too harsh for her as she is quite frail. How long can one live with that kind of diagnoses. Thank you (Irelan... | Hi welcome to HCMI have gone through your query and found that your 85 years old mother is caught with stomach cancer . In a way ,doctors are right . Instead of giving her any harsh treatment ,give her some Alternative therapies . I would like to know since how long she is suffering ?What all the symptoms of her ... | |
What does fullness in right kidney indicate?
Just wondering what "fullness" refers to? Doctor called and relayed that ultrasound showed "fullness" in the right kidney and they are scheduling a cat scan....severe pain for four days...started in left back and side, now both right and left sides, pelvic and lower back/b... | HiI understand your concern. The fulness referered to on ultrasound might be due to blockage to kidney, or what is called reflux of urine from bladder back to kidney. However it is sometimes normal due to excess water intake just before scan or sometimes exists from birth. In order to differentiate the various causes, ... | |
Lump on roof of mouth, swelling, irritation, chronic recurring condition. Allergy symptoms?
Hello I have a lump in the centre on the roof of my mouth. It has been there for almost 10 years. It becomes swollen, irritated and itchy for periods of time (days to weeks) and then settles down again, only to come back a week... | Hi Evan, The problem you are describing can be associated with the allergy and with the sinus. If you are having some sort of sinusitis which is related with the nose sinuses infection or allery, this can present as the problem which you are facing with. Allergic sinusitis is a chronic prolem and is mostly because of s... | |
Suggest treatment for spotting due to hormonal imbalance
Hello I m 31 yrs old....had an abortion when I was 16.....never got pregnant again till december 2013 with twins.......I had bleeding all through my 10 weeks of pregnancy which ended in missed abortion....I therefore had an abortion done...that was 3 months ago.... | Hallow Dear, I do empathize your situation. It is a positive finding that your ultrasonography has not detected any organic lesion in the uterus. For the hormonal imbalance, you will have to take hormonal treatment. If you do not take it, the imbalance may interfere in your conception. If you are keen on getting pregna... | |
Lower back pain, sciatic pain in hip, bursitis, taken steroid injections, suggesting epidural. Suggestions?
Hi, I'm a 56 yr old female with ongoing lower back pain and sciatic pain in my hip. It evidently has caused a bursa sac or (bursitis) in my hip that has made a huge knot on my hip. My orthopedic doc has given ... | Hello, I have studied your case. You need to do MRI spine to see compression of nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapi... | |
What does this peripheral smear result regarding viral fever indicate?
my 10year old child had done peripheral smear last year when he was suffering from viral fever, it shows hypochromic megaloblastic anemia with active lymphocytes.his hb count is only 8.4.now his hb is 12.2 .he advised me to take bone marrow test.bu... | Megaloblastic anemia can be due to a deficiency in a vitamin, B12. hypo chromic just means low iron content. The only information here for his current test is his HGB which appears to have recovered after the illness which caused it to decrease earlier. Some viral illnesses can slow down red cell production but reco... | |
What causes spot with pus and hole in middle?
Hello, my son has taken a spot on his side, its just the one spot, but it went quite septic and we out cream on it, there was abit of puss coming out, but now it looks like there is a hole in the middle of the spot and im just concerned as its the only one. What could this... | Welcome to HCMi appreciate your concern about your son's healthThe symptom you are telling points that are your son is having a boil which has eroded and pus has come out.Dont worry pus oozing out is a good sign.just take care of cleanliness so that it does not turn into an abcess.keep cleaning it with methyl spirit.le... | |
What causes restlessness in a baby?
My Daughter is just six months old. From yesterday she is cranky and restless. She is not having food also. It looks as if she is very tired. She is having a light temperature also. She like putting her hand in her mouth and making noise but even that she is not doing. It hurts when... | if she does not have any other complaints apart from what u mentioned i think that restlessness and refusal of food is due to fever. she needs to be examined just take her to a pediatrician. | |
What causes puffiness in the lower eyelid despite using Teva-Cephalexin?
For three weeks a eye problem.Lower lid very itchy and swollen.The tear duct red and a little swollen.Went to the doc three times and was given antibiotic cream then a med called TevaCephalexin.Gor Crusty and now a big puffy bag under my eye.What... | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a lacrimal duct infection or blockage. I agree with the antibiotic ointment recommended by the ophtalmologist. But, I would not recommend hot packs on this region, as they may exacerbate the inflammation. Cold packs instead can be m... | |
Q. Will previous chlamydia infection have harmful effects in fertility of males?
Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I previously had a chlamydia infection and was successfully treated. Will such previous infection interfere or affect my fertility? I recently had a scrotal examination and the results were normal. | Hello. Chlamydia infection persistence or recurrence can definitely cause an apparent increase in the pus cell and WBC count in the seminal fluid which can easily decrease the total sperm count and its quality. If you have been treated it is good, but again it takes 90 days for new spermatids to form adults and become ... | |
What causes purple discoloration of lips when suffering from high fever?
9 month old girl fever has been up to 103 and back down then back up. Went to dr they said its a virus. Came home she napped then woke up with a fever but her hands feet and lips are a little purple. Gave her a bath and she began to shake a lot. ... | HI...purplish discoloration and duskiness of lips occurs in high due to peripheral vasoconstriction. If the kid is active otherwise and well when the kid is not having fever, you need not worry.Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. I... | |
Q. There is no ovulation in spite of raising the dosage of Clomid. What to do?
Hello doctor, I have been taking Clomid since early this year. I started with 50 mg and there was no ovulation. So, then I took 100 mg and again no ovulation. Now, I am on 150 mg and according to the OPK, I ovulated on the 17th. I know this... | Hello. How are you doing? Hope I have been of help to you. Do write back if any more queries. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What is the white stuff on the upper palate of my 13 months old baby?
Hello, my 13th month old baby has white stuff on her upper palatte near the throat. She s 100% breastfed, she eats normal food, cereal. She is teething. Giving her orajel swabs once a day to relieve pain. Is this something I should worry about? What... | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Possibilties of oral thrush are more. Apply oral antifungal lotion should respond in 3 to 4 days,thanks | |
Borderline personality disorder, stress, anxiety. Taking zoloft, lamictal. Causes and cure?
i have been told i have borderline personality disorder .Ive been really dressed and anxious ltely.I have a 21 month old and just had another who is 2 months.i am a stay at home mom and things are a bit crazy and i seem out f c... | Hi there, thanks for asking. The medications you mentioned work for post partum and for other kind of mood problems. I am sure that you use the medications under supervision of a specialist. It may take up to several months to see the desirable effects and most of the time their dose should be adjusted during the sever... | |
Does Metformin cause heart attacks or B12 deficiency?
I m 55 yr. old male who s 50lbs. over weight. I m currently in a pre diabetes range. My doctor just started me on topiramate and metformin to so that I can avoid type 2 diabetes. I m very concerned about the risks in taking metformin. He didn t tell me about a B12 ... | hiyou get Diabetes once it can be kept under control but it cannot be cured so keeping your diabetes under control is the best option. since you are taking metformin it doesn't cause any Heart Attack or vitamin B12 deficiency it may slightly cause some gastritis. it's better to check HB a1c levels in aeroplane at least... | |
Q. What are the early signs of pregnancy?
Hello doctor,I am a 26 year old female. I am trying to get pregnant. My doctor recommended me to take Susten 200 after the ovulation period. Now, I am on the 29th day of my cycle. I have some pregnancy symptoms. But, I am not sure. Please give me some clarity. I am scared too. | Hello. Please note the following physical signs of pregnancy, which you may experience in a few days if pregnant: I suggest you consult your gynecologist for other blood tests and confirmation. Take Care. Have a nice day. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Face paralyzed after an accident. Stiffness on the left cheek. Is this Bell s palsy?
I was involve in a car accident some years back, my head was severly hit and I lost consciousness for hours. After I recovered from comma, I notice blood oozing from my both ears. I later realized I had partial face paralysis. I don't... | Hi,You had partial facial paralysis with stiffness same side.Physiotherapy is the main treatment required.We need to know your MRI brain report/CT scan brain done during the car accident period .if possible, please upload the MRI reportPlease get back if you require additional information | |
When will typhoid get completely cured?
Hi,I suffered from typhoid fever before one and half month. I was admitted in a hospital and got cured after 2 days.I took the blood test after three weeks(after i discharged from hospital) and the Bacteria count was still 160. I am still feeling tired and having leg pain. But d... | Thanks for posting your query to healthcare magic. Typhoid is a baterial disease and the test you have undergone indicate antibody titre in yr body.this elevated titer persist after recovery and gradually decline so declining titer indicate recovery .If u are still suffering from febrile illness you sholud be investiga... | |
Suggest treatment for mouth ulcer
My son has some mouth ulcer problem since last 2 days and Habitual constipation for a long time in these two days he drink only milk can i give him Rinifol dry syrup for ulcer pl.tel the quantity or pl.tel the best medicine for habitual constipation.Thanks | Hi,Thanks for posting query, Take your child to a Physician and get a checkup done.Give your child tab rabeprozole 20mg daily, a cup of cold milk at night, see that your child drink ample of water, maintain a very good oral hygiene of your child,apply hexigel oral ointment topically over the ulcers whenever your chil... | |
How can intense pain in the knee and ankle joints while having pseudogout be treated?
can extreme cold in hospital cause pseudo gout in joints knee ankles . I need 5 blankets while I was in hosp. family had to bring comforter to me in order to warm me up took 24 hrs when my joints became very painful dx pseudo gout wa... | Hello, You can consider analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain. If symptoms persist, you can consult a rheumatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What could be causing red and swollen gums with fever?
Three year old boy had really red and swollen gums with a fever ranging from 101 to 104 the last two days. Tylenol brings it down but by next dose it shoots right back up. Sleepy but no other symptoms. Is it just teething? He seems to have all his teeth. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The swollen gums and fever could be because of teething or eruption of teeth or it can be secondary to tooth infection or herpes viral infection. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it ruled out.If it is because of teething it will come down after a course of... | |
What does a painless lump on stomach that is feels hot indicate?
just returned from getting a massage. she advised me i had a large lump left side of back that was hot to touch. She asked if it hurt. i advised didn t feel anything as she massaged. i felt it while lying on stomach...was large soft mass and hot to touch | Hi, I suggest you get it examined by your Doctor or a Surgeon. It would be difficult to comment without examining you. It could be a lipoma or an Abscess. But you would have had pain if it was an abscess. All the more reason that you should consult a Doctor to know what it is. Do not worry. They would be able to tell e... | |
Have painful lump appeared on jaw. Any home remedy?
I have tooth on my right lower mouth that a filling fell out of years ago. Its like the 3rd tooth from the back. It just started hurting about a month ago and now i have a large lump that has formed on my jaw just under the tooth. It is very painful! I have no insura... | Hello Welcome to HCM I would like to tell you that you got chronic abscess due to faulty restoration in associated tooth.It means your infection has reached till pulp & has resulted in abscess formation.You need to get an IOPAR done of associated tooth & get it treated.It can not be treated by filling now & requires Ro... | |
Suggest treatment for numbness in the lower leg
I ve had two low back surgery about 4 or 5 yes ago. I m 50 yrs old. Ever. Since I ve had the surgery my left leg goes completely numb with severe low back pain right where I had L5 and S1. Its gotten so bad I m afraid I m gonna be in a wheelchair in a couple of years. We... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you have a past history of operated spine two times, and now you are 50 and the doctors said they cant do anything.Do not feel sad, there is always a way, i will recommend you to consult a physical therapist, as by the... | |
What causes swelling in inner thighs and legs?
It started behind my husbands knee now has gone to his inner thighs on both sides his legs swell and some times it is hard for him to move his leg my husband is only 28 what would cause this and how can I help hum releave the swelling and pain plz help thank u | Hi, Since the swelling started behind the knees it can be baker's cyst. The swelling & stiffness is because of the inflammation. Get your husband physically examined to rule out inguinal hernia, DVT, muscle sprains & tears, kidney stones. He will have to go through some tests & MRI to detect any blood clot or deep vein... | |
Trying to conceive. Had very sore and fuller breast but got periods. Chances of pregnancy?
hi , my partner and i have been trying to conceive the past month. nearly every night we get intimate. yesterdaty i got my periods,. but only few days before i thought i maybe pregnant. my breast for the past week were very very... | Hello,If period bleeding is quite less or not like previous one, then you can do a home pregnancy test to rule out conception. Above clinical features are seen both in early weeks of pregnancy and PMS.Sometimes implantation bleeding which occurs earlier than due date, may be mistaken as period bleeding. Here, chance of... | |
Q. I am suffering from genital herpes with burning and itching sensation. Please help.
Hello doctor, I am suffering from genital herpes. My HSV IgG range was 1.74. I am having burning and itching in my inner walls of the vagina for about a week. Please help. | Hello. Let me explain everything. First I will explain about HSV (herpes simplex virus), signs and symptoms. And do you really have HSV or not. First of all HSV IgG (glycoprotein G specific antibody) is not a diagnostic test. IgG shows immunity in the body, not the disease. HSV IgM is the real indicator of acute infect... | |
Lupus S.L.E. that has caused rheumatoid arthritis affecting cervical spine
I have lupus S.L.E. which has caused a rheumatoid arthritis in various joints of my body, knee and elbow replacements were necessary. The latest is my Cervical spine, In February 13 I had Anterior decompression and fusion of 4 vertebrae C7 - C4... | Good evening sir. well i really doubt the diagnosis of SLE here as SLE never causes joint destruction. It can cause various joint pains and occasional swellings, but never destruction. You may be having an overlap of SLE with Rheumatoid Arthritis but Rheumatoid Arthritis is the disease which can be very destructive if... | |
Suggest medication for an infection in the gums
my sons 9 months old, hes got purple bruised gums where his k9 teeth should be, today ive noticed white spots on the brusing, hes only got his bottom front two teeth, i thought it was the front two teeth that came through before teh k9s, could you tell me why his gums ha... | Hello, Read your query as you have 9 month child has purple bruised gum dont worry this purple gum can be a erupltion buldge of primary teeth , it can be eruption cyst also , for this I will suggest you to consult Pedodontist and go for visual examination and if needed go for investigations iopa xray to determine the ... | |
What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?
I am 26 years old. It is going to be two months with out menstrual period. I feel a drastic change in my body. I feel tired, dizzy with inconsistent light headaches, breasts are sensative and my appetite has increased. Also, I have cravings for sweet and spicy food. ... | Hallow Dear,By completion of two months after missed period, urine pregnancy test does give reliable results. If your test is faint (weak) positive, there is a chance that your pregnancy may be growing out side the uterus, may be in the tubes (Ectopic pregnancy). Ectopic pregnancy is a very serious condition which when... | |
How can pneumonia be managed?
I ve had symptoms of cough, headache, stuffy nose, fatigue, and sore throat for 4 days. I know these are typical of common cold. However, once before (18 months ago), when I just tried to ride it out, I developed pneumonia and was in hospital for several days. Are there any precautions I ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, you are right. If you don't pay attention in common cold, it can complicate as pneumonia. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in common cold. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2... | |
What causes chronic leg pain and swelling in the hands?
Hi, I want to know what is it that I could have, I have been feeling chronically tired, swelling of my hands and legs, chronic pain from pelvis to lower right back and radiating down to thigh with numbness and tingling, And also hair loss and chronic pain in left... | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history and this can be due to Parkinsonism or due to muscle weakness. If Parkinson disease is ruled out by your doctor then you need to strengthen your musclesThe symptoms may likely to be due to Vitamin B12 deficiency or a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Taking proper sup... | |
Q. My partner gets pain on penetration after a period of abstinence. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 58-year-old male. I am healthy, and I do not have erection issues. My partner is 55 years old, and she is healthy. She visited an obstetrician and gynecologist last month. She is celibate for about six years. But now, we are li... | Hi. At 55 years of age, it is vital to know whether she has reached menopause or still she gets her menses. Even perimenopausal status itself can cause atrophic vaginitis. It results in vaginal dryness and mucous atrophy. The second reason can be PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). It can also initiate a deep pain durin... | |
Constant throbbing, sharp pain in lower abdomen. No medication working. X-ray required?
I have constant throbbing, ache and sharp pains in the lower right abdomen , I had cysts on the overy removed in November which seemed to ease the plain for a while, now it s back even worse. They thought for a long time it was ibs... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Abdominal X-ray (if this is what you are thinking about) is good for bowels obstruction and perforation diagnostic. Urinary tract stones are sometimes also visible on it. In other cases it is completely useless. As you have had ovarian cyst before, another one can appear. Especially if t... | |
Q. I am taking Ecosprin for LAD bridge. Will it be helpful?
Hi doctor, I have occlusive muscle bridge in LAD 50%, which was detected by angiography. I am on Ecosprin AV 75/20. Will it be helpful? I am 29 years old. Sometimes, I feel pain in my chest. | Hi. I have gone through your angiography (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult a cardiologist online --> | |
How to confirm a benign tumor?
My husband was just diagnosed with a parotid tumor. CT scan showed ill-defined edges and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. He has had a lump for a couple of years but it has really grown in size in the past two months. Lately he has been very fatigued and sleeping alot. I'm trying not t... | Tumors that rapidly increase in size over a short period of time with associated enlarged cervical lymph nodes are usually malignant.If a patient had presented with these features in my clinic, I would have advised a FNAC of parotid swelling and an MRI scan. FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of parotid swelling wi... | |
What causes sudden sharp chest pain after taking spinal injections?
I had a lumbar injection today for a L5-S1 herniation. I am a healthy 43 year old female with no chronic issues. During the injection I experienced a sudden onset of sharp chest pain that has continued now after a couple hours. Is this a side effect? ... | if the pain Is Mild and is not Continouse which isn't disturbing ur breathing nor is worsening in intensity then Stay at home . and take a tablet of ibuprofen 400 mg or any pain killer if u have in home as a single dose | |
Suggest remedy for lower back tenderness
lower back tenderness when pushed in the specific area. however no pain otherwise at all even lifting weights there is no pain at all. should i continue to lift weights or stop immediately. if so, should i implement some stationary biking cardio for maximum blood flow to the ar... | Thank you for the question. If some area is tender then it will be safer to wait for relief and avoid weight lifting till then, however light massage and back strenghtening exercises in lying posture should be initiated and gradually shiftover to more vigrous one once tenderness disappears | |
Q. Kindly suggest ways to overcome migraine.
Hi doctor, My company is putting down new carpeting. When I have been in the part of the building that has this new carpet, I get headaches, nausea, lack of concentration, tingling sensation in my fingertips and clammy hands. I have been diagnosed with migraines and some vi... | Hi. I clearly understand your symptoms. The basic reason behind the whole issue is the autonomic imbalance which your nervous system shows to specific sensory inputs. Let me simplify that thing for you. All the senses give input to our brain like smell, vision, taste, hearing and touch. Out of these five, the first two... | |
Suggest treatment for a stomach condition
Hi, I had a endoscopy and it said the z-line was irregular but no biopsies were taken from the site,just biopsies for helicobacter pylori in the stomach but I have been made an urgent appointment bit concerned and confused.If the z-line was irregular wouldn't biopsies normally... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.The Z-line is always irregular and demarcate the joining of the esophagus with the stomach. Hence biopsies are required only if there is suspicion of cancer or so. Not required in case of irregularity ..Continue the treatment as may have been advised by your Gastroenter... | |
What causes enlarged apical lymph node with family history of colon cancer?
I am a 23 year old male and have what appears to be an enlarged Right apical lymph node. Rubbery, definitely movable (can move it from subclavicular to supraclavicular), non-tender, about 2cm in diameter. I have a family history of colon cance... | Thanks for your question on HCM.Yes, you ars right. Colorectal cancers can spread in cervical lymphnodes but not as a primary symptoms. It spreads some what late in the course of disease. First patient develops intestinal symptoms like pain, blood in stool etc and than patient can have distant metastases like in lymph... | |
Q. After examining,the doctor told VH in my left eye and gave injection Lucentis. What is VH?
Hello doctor, About forty days back, all of a sudden vision of left eye got blocked. After examining, the doctor told VH in my left eye and gave injection Lucentis. What is VH? After 30 days he again examined and told that bl... | Hi. VH is Vitreous Hemorrhage. Vitreous hemorrhage is common only in long-standing diabetes, which leads to proliferative diabetic retinopathy.If this happens, intravitreous Lucentis (Ranibizumab) is advisable. Another one is intravitreous Avastin (Bevacizumab), this costs almost one fourth of injection Lucentis, pleas... | |
What is the cause of blood from vagina after a hysterectomy with a kidney infection?
I had a total hysterectomy years ago and recently been diagnosed with a kidney infection and I have just started seeing blood from my vaginal area, when I know I can t have a period at all ever. Does this mean my infection has irritat... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicUrinary tract infections can cause blood in the urine. It would not cause blood in the genital system.Your doctor may want to consider a urine analysis to determine if this is the source of the blood. If this is not the case then examination of the genitalia may be needed.It may no... | |
How to get relieve from back pain?
Hi. I'm having back pain, it starts in my spine and ends in my lower back, every morning for the last couple weeks its been very hard to get out of bed. At work it hurts as well, I walk a lot at work. And my upper back on my right side. Feels like I'm being stabbed. Pain relievers ... | Hi,Depending on the cause, drugs like Acetaminophen, morphines like trabar and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs can be used, Injection of steroids into the back could be useful as well as surgery. Physiotherapy could help. An appropriate diagnosis is however mandatory. See your doctor for proper evaluation. Kind r... | |
Blood in urine. MRI showing angiomyolipoma. Need a kidney check up?
2 yrs ago during physical blood showed in my urine , MRI was done and they found a angiomilympoma approx 3-4 cm. Since them I have had blood show in urine samples but have not been checked otherwise. These were found during random dr. visits. During m... | Hi Welcome to HCM. OF COURSE, you need followup to decide if yearly scans are enough or there is a need to remove the mass. Please see your urologist asap. Best Regards DR GS | |
What causes swelling in thigh in an athlete?
My dtr went to the clinic at college. She is a big BB athlete and sweats and exercises constantly. Out of the blue she noted a possible swollen gland on upper thigh area and went to see nurse. She thought it was gertting better but about the size of a quarter and painful to... | Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. One can not comment about the swelling without actually examining it. It may be an enlarged lymph node , cyst , lipoma or femoral hernia. If it is not painful and overlying skin is normal color ... |
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